Podcast Summary: Founded by Gary Horton and joined by technical specialist Bahz, Vanward Consulting offers immersive, skill-building programs like *Lean In* …
Blind Abilities Presents...
Blind Abilities Presents is a series of podcasts spotlighting people, companies and products that inspire and enhance the opportunities for the Blind and visually Impaired.
Wellness Wednesday: I Got a Feeling, Somebodies Watching Me
Podcast Summary: In this casual conversation, Beth, robin and Jeff talk about that feeling that people are watching us when we are out and about in the …
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Swing for the Fences: Building Confidence Through Orientation & Mobility
Podcast Summary: Meet Jenny Pelletier and Abdi Mumin, two passionate Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructors who are helping blind and visually …
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Wellness Wednesday: AI or Not to AI, That is the Question That We Ask of Thee
Podcast Summary: In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the growing role of AI in supporting mental health. With a compassionate and …
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Anchoring in the Now: Tools to Navigate Anxiety and Uncertainty
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday , Beth and Robin explore the emotional challenges of facing the unknown. Drawing on their therapeutic …
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Peer Perspectives: How SSB Helps Students Build Independence and Explore Careers
Podcast Summary: This Blind Abilities episode features peer ambassadors Amy and Maddy, who share how Minnesota’s State Services for the Blind (SSB) has …
Student Readiness: Navigating College with Confidence: Tips for Students with Vision Loss
Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson speaks with three professionals from State Services for the Blind (SSB)—Kate Larson, Randi …
Defending Disability Rights: The Threat to Section 504 and Why It Matters
Podcast Summary: This podcast episode highlights the alarming legal challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a foundational disability …
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Wellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What’s Your Plan in an Emergency?
Podcast Summary: This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural …
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Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Podcast Summary: Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of snowshoeing, learn how to build a campfire, or master winter hiking skills? In this special …
Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
Podcast Summary: On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener’s question about the connection between premature birth and …
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Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura’s Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
Podcast Summary: Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, …
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